Description
Sticky Honey Chicken delivers serious flavor that makes dinner feel like a celebration right in your kitchen. Tender chicken pieces glazed with a sweet-tangy sauce will have your family racing to the table for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Coating:
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 0.33 cup honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Blend ½ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Thoroughly coat 1.5 pounds chicken pieces in this dry mixture.
- Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Place chicken pieces in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until exterior turns golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer golden chicken onto a clean plate. Reduce skillet heat to medium at 325°F. Pour ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon minced ginger into the pan.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together and simmer for 2 minutes. Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water in a separate small bowl. Stir cornstarch mixture into the sauce to help it thicken.
- Return chicken pieces to the skillet. Gently toss each piece to ensure complete sauce coverage. Cook for additional 1-2 minutes at medium heat.
- Remove skillet from heat. Scatter 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 2 tablespoons sliced green onions over the chicken. Plate alongside steamed rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Cornstarch creates a crispy coating that helps the chicken stay golden and crunchy during cooking.
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels, especially if watching sodium intake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce with tamari and use cornstarch carefully to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg